Religion and Morals lesson teacher Candidates' attitudes on Value and values education

The aim of this study is to identify the meanings that are uttered to the concept of value by the religion and morals lesson teacher candidates, the order of values and also the ideas to bring in values via lessons. The universe of the study consists of teacher candidates in Religion and Morals Education Program. Sampling is done by the use of scale sampling method as one of the purposed sampling methodology. The respondents were the seniors of Religion and Morals Education Program in 2012-13 educational year. The survey utilizes a scanning model by the use of a semi-structured interview form which consists of a ranking part enabling the candidates to mention the top 5 values mentioned in the syllabi of Religion and Morals lesson from 4(th) to 8(th) grade and some open ended questions embedded with the aim of acquiring the ideas of the candidates on values education. The data obtained is interpreted by the use of frequencies and tables in order to reflect the ideas of the teacher candidates. The results of the study are paraphrased under the titles of values ranking, the definition of values, the function of Religion and Morals lesson in values education and how to perform values education in Religion and Morals Lesson. Content analysis technique is used as one of the qualitative research method.